Zinc coated steel strip sheet and pipe MSDS - Humes

MSDS issue date 31 March 2011MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETHumes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and PipeSECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIERProduct Name:Other Names:Recommended Use:Applicable In:Humes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and PipeMetallic coated steel, Hot dipped steel, Galvanised ironMetal fabrication, roofing and wall claddingAustraliaSupplier: Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 87 099 732 297Address:Telephone:Level 8, Tower B, 799 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia+61 2 9412 6600 (8-00 am to 5-30 pm Mon to Fri only)Facsimile: +61 2 9412 6601Website:Emergency Phone Number:Poisons Information Centre:www.humes.com.au000 Fire Brigade and Police (available in Australia only)13 11 26 (available in Australia only)This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by the Supplier in accordance with National standards and guidelinesfrom Safe Work Australia (SWA – formerly ASCC/NOHSC). The information in it must not be altered, deleted or added to.The Supplier will not accept any responsibility for any changes made to its MSDS by any other person or organization. TheSupplier will issue a new MSDS when there is a change in product specifications and/or Standards, Codes, Guidelines, orRegulations.SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONSTATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: In its delivered state, the product is classified as Non-Hazardous according tothe Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008] 3 rd Edition, and Non-Dangerous Goodsaccording to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.Cutting, grinding, burning or welding (“hot work”) Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe may result in fumes from thecoating on the product, together with other materials, e.g. welding rod, in the burning area. Fumes from hot work areclassified as Hazardous.The following risk and safety phrases refer ONLY to exposure to fumes from hot work with these products.Risk PhrasesR20: Harmful by inhalation.R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.Safety PhrasesS36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves andeye/face protection.SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSChemical Name: Synonyms: Proportion: CAS Number:Zinc (as zinc coating) 1-20% 7440-66-6MSDS for Humes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe Page 1 of 5

Iron Steel >80% (balance) 7439-89-6Note: The zinc coating on this product may contain traces of Aluminium, Antimony, Iron, and Lead. As a result of variousanti-corrosion treatments, the surface of this product may have traces of Hexavalent chromium (CrVl), Zinc phosphate, andMineral Oil.SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURESThe following advice refers ONLY to exposure to fumes from hot work with these products.Eyes:If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.Skin:Inhaled:Advice to Doctor:If irritation occurs seek medical attention. Wash contaminated skin with soap and water.Remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, dizziness or nausea occurs, seekimmediate medical assistance. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.Be aware of risk of respiratory distress, asthma and pneumonitis and metal fume fever followingexposure to fumes from cutting, welding, grinding or burning.SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESFlammability:Suitable extinguishing media:Hazards from combustion products:Special protective precautions andequipment for fire fighters:HAZCHEM Code:Non-flammableUse carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical or water spray as required for fire insurrounding materials.See precautions for hot work when toxic fumes are generated. This productcan react with mineral acids and alkalis liberating explosive hydrogen gas.Stibine may be generated on reaction with acids in some circumstances.Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus as required bysurrounding fire and fire conditions.None allocatedSECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESMethods and materials forcontainment and clean up:Recover waste material, recycle, or dispose of in accordance with local authorityguidelines.SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGEPrecautions for safe handling:Conditions for safe storage:Incompatibilities:Manual handling should be in accordance with Manual Handling Regulations andCodes.There are no special storage requirements.This product can react with mineral acids and alkalis liberating explosive hydrogengas. If zinc coatings are dissolved in acid, stibine gas (CAS No: 7803-52-3) may begenerated.SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTIONNational Exposure Standards:National Occupational Exposure Standard (NES), Safe Work Australia(formerly ASCC/NOHSC)During cutting, grinding, burning or welding of these products, thefollowing Exposure Standards apply:Zinc oxide fume: TWA – 5 mg/m 3 , STEL – 10 mg/m 3MSDS for Humes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe Page 2 of 5

Iron oxide fume: TWA – 5 mg/m 3Stibine: TWA – 0.1 ppm, 0.51 mg/m 3Notes on Exposure Standards:All occupational exposures to atmospheric contaminants should be kept to aslow a level as is workable (practicable) and in all cases to below the NationalStandard.TWA (Time Weighted Average): the time-weighted average airborneconcentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week overan entire working life. According to current knowledge this concentration shouldneither impair the health of, nor cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit): the average airborne concentration over a15 minute period which should not be exceeded at any time during a normaleight-hour work day.Biological Limit Values:No biological limit allocated.ENGINEERING CONTROLS Ventilation: All hot work with Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe should be carried outin such a way as to minimise exposure to fume. Local mechanical ventilation(e.g. fans) should be provided to carry fume away from the breathing zone ofthe operator.PERSONAL PROTECTION Skin Protection: Wear standard duty leather gloves (AS 2161), coverall clothing, and boots toavoid physical injury. Eye Protection: Wear non-fogging gas resistant goggles (AS/NZS 1336) when working with thisproduct. Respiratory Protection: Avoid inhaling fume during hot work. Wear a respirator conforming withAustralian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 when exposed to fume.SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAppearance:Odour:pH, at stated concentration:Vapour Pressure:Vapour Density (air = 1):Boiling Point/Range (°C):Thin sheet or coil with metallic silver appearanceNoneNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableMelting Point (°C): Zinc surface 419°C; Iron 535°CSolubility in water:InsolubleSpecific Gravity (H 2 O = 1): 7.86Flash Point:Flammable (Explosive) Limits:Autoignition Temperature:Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableSECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITYChemical Stability:Stable under normal conditionsMSDS for Humes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe Page 3 of 5

Conditions to avoid:Incompatible Materials:Hazardous DecompositionProducts:Hazardous Reactions:NoneThis product can react with mineral acids and alkalis liberating explosivehydrogen gas. Stibine (toxic) may be generated on reaction with acids in somecases.See above, and precautions for hot work when toxic fumes are generated.See aboveSECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONHealth Effects listed apply ONLY to effects from exposure to fumes generated during hot work.Health effects information is based on reported effects in use from overseas and Australian reports.Health Effects: Acute (short term)Swallowed:Unlikely under normal industrial conditions.Eyes:Skin:Inhaled:Fumes may be irritating to the eyes resulting in redness and watering.Skin is normally covered during hot operations and no effects of fumes on skin are reported.Fumes from hot work may give rise to metal fume fever (zinc fume fever), irritation of the lungs,and may cause pneumonitis.Health Effects: Chronic (long term)No chronic health effects reported.SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONEco-toxicity:Persistence and Degradability:Mobility:Low ecotoxicityMaterial is persistent and is not bio-degradable.Material is insoluble and has a low mobility.SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSDisposal methods andcontainers:Special precautions forlandfill or incineration:Recover waste material, recycle, or dispose of in accordance with local authorityguidelines.NoneSECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATIONUN number:UN Proper Shipping Name:Class and Subsidiary Risk :Packaging Group:Special Precautions for User:HAZCHEM code:None allocatedNone allocatedNone allocatedNone allocatedNoneNone allocatedMSDS for Humes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe Page 4 of 5

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATIONPoisons Schedule:Not scheduledSECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATIONDate of last revision of this MSDS: 31 March 2011Australian Standards References:AS/NZS 1336 Recommended Practices for Occupational Eye ProtectionAS/NZS 1715AS/NZS 1716AS 2161Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective DevicesRespiratory Protective DevicesIndustrial Safety Gloves and Mittens (excluding electrical and medical gloves)Other References:NOHSC:2011(2003)NOHSC:10005(1999)NOHSC:2007(1994)NOHSC:2012(1994)NESADG CodeNational Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2 nd Edition, April2003, National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.List Of Designated Hazardous Substances, April 1999, National Occupational Health andSafety Commission, Sydney.National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances (AustralianStates have similar Codes of Practice in each State).National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances, March 1994, AustralianGovernment Publishing Service, Canberra.National Occupational Exposure Standards for Workplace Atmospheric Contaminants (NES)Australian Safety and Compensation Council, ASCC (formerly NOHSC) 1995 as amended.Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7 th Edition.Whilst the information contained in this document is based on data which, to the best of our knowledge, was accurate andreliable at the time of preparation, no responsibility can be accepted by us for errors and omissions. The provision of thisinformation should not be construed as a recommendation to use any of our products in violation of any patent rights or inbreach of any statute or regulation. Users are advised to make their own determination as to the suitability of thisinformation in relation to their particular purposes and specific circumstances. Since the information contained in thisdocument may be applied under conditions beyond our control, no responsibility can be accepted by us for any loss ordamage caused by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of this information.END OF MSDSMSDS for Humes Zinc Coated Steel Strip, Sheet and Pipe Page 5 of 5